If the Trade Day Fizzles, Then….
What happens if the trade deadline rolls around next week, and there’s little to talk about because general managers are stifled by the salary cap? Well, if you’re Rogers Sportsnet and you’ve set aside eight hours (yes, you read that correctly!) to cover the trade deadline, you bring in those honeys from Global Television’s Deal or No Deal to spice up the show. Rather than briefcases, the ladies will have hockey sticks, which they will turn over to reveal the name of a player who has been traded. Panelists Darren Millard and Nick Kypreos will then talk about the player’s immediate future. According to the National Post, the show will also feature pizza delivery to the set and an artist who will be painting a mural with depictions of players in their new uniforms. Personally, I can’t wait!
